When we built our new home in 2014, I was pretty consistent about keeping it clean and smelling good. I knew that all of our friends and family would be popping in, most of them unexpectedly, to see our new digs. Because I have two curious cats and two very active kids, we try not to burn candles, especially since most of them leave soot marks above where they've been burned.
We found a love … [Read more...]

Being a parent is tough, so we sometimes forget how tough it is for the little ones. See how we use a cuddly stuffed toy called Worry Eaters to help our 6-year-old deal with changes in our lives with which she was having difficulty. We were sent two Worry Eaters to facilitate our review; all opinions are our own and were not influenced in any way.
Life with a teenager and a kindergartner is … [Read more...]

Each year, we make that resolution to get healthier. Yes, I'm talking to you - at least I'm sure I am since 'getting healthy' is the number one resolution most everyone makes each new year.
One thing I've learned as a very busy mom is that health goes just beyond picking up a few dumbbells and tracking those extra steps. Your mind, body, and spirit must all be maintained, especially if you're … [Read more...]

It's true.
This time of year, it begins. The kids are coming home with coughs, colds, and the flu. Which then means we start to get the coughs, the cold, and the flu. As the wise Obi-Wan said, "They'll soon be back, and in greater numbers."
Think I'm kidding? Did you know that there are 39 million moms with children under the age of 12 in the US? They're like adorable little plague … [Read more...]

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Can anyone tell me where summer went? Seriously! I feel as though this kids just got out of school … [Read more...]